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Wetland and Aquatic Plants of Oklahoma

Interactive Keys: Woody

2. Broad leaf

Willow (Salicaceae)     

Eastern cottonwood
(Populus deltoides Bartr. ex Marsh.) 
Native perennial
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Populus deltoides map                    Populus deltoides                        

Notes: A common stream-side tree. Choctaw used to treat snakebite and other wounds.  The soft light wood is used for boxes and crates, paper pulp, and fuel.

NWI status: FAC+


Last update: 2/03/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland

bhoagland@ou.edu

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